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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1936

Page

6

Bee Jays Take Final Game of Season Lefty Liell Stars

The Lawrence Bee Jays closed their season with a 4 3 win over Emporia in the Ban Johnson league. Lefty Liell allowed six hits struck out nine and hit a home run with a man on base to help push the Bee Jays into third place in the Eastern division one game behind Topeka. Lester Kappelman’s error was the only miscue for the Bee Jays as Liell's long homer and timely hits backed a strong effort.

Lawrence Bee Jays Emporia Liell Ben Jays Topeka Scotts Leavenworth Jay Cees Bee Jays Lester Kappelman Kappelman Jones Lawrence Walt Houk Coffin Houk Babcock Ralph Houk Scott Liel Sehon Theel Beattie Kowalski Thornton Loomis Lewis Holcom Nelson Emporians Kowalski Om Sekon Zy Kappelman R. Houk Rf W. Houk Ss Oe Pimple

Matson Retains Crown in Kansas Amateur Golf

Wichita golfer George Matson defeated Bill Stephenson 12 and 20 in the Kansas Amateur final in Wichita. Matson, a former champion, led 7 up after the morning round with a sub par 69 and closed the match with a 475 yard eagle three to seal the title.

Wichita Kan George Matson Kansas Bill Stephenson Matson Emerson Carey Hutchinson Stephenson Ate

Baseball Recap From Openers Across Leagues

A report highlights Bob Feller limiting the Indians to six hits and fanning 16 in a major league start. Travis Jackson and Hal Schumacher drove in all runs for the Giants in a 3-2 opener against Rees, Schumacher tossing eight hits in the nightcap. Larry Rosenthal and others contributed for White Sox and Tigers. Key performances include Joe DiMaggio and Johnny Kroner for the Yankees and Red Sox respectively, Art Garibaldi driving three via singles, and Frenchy Bordagaray with two runs for the Dodgers in twin bill actions.

Associated Press Bob Feller Indians Browns Majer Meague Travis Jackson Hal Schumacher Giants Fermer Rees Schumacher Larry Rosenthal White Sox Tigers Pete Appleton Cecil Travis Senators Twin Hill Jatier Larry French Cubs Reds Joe DiMaggio Yanks Johnny Kroner Red Sox Kroner Art Garibaldi Cardinals Pirates Frenchy Bordagaray Dodgers Bocky Walter Phillies Farmer Walter

Unintentional Blimp Flight Marks Accident in Navy History

A Navy blimp expert, Commander Karl Lange, made an accidental Pacific to Atlantic nonrigid airship flight after engine failure. A strong westerly breeze allowed a safe free-ballooned return to Coco Solo, Panama, preserving aviation history in an unforeseen act.

Karl Lange United States Naval Reserve Pacific Ocean Actiaile Coco Sola Panama Lange Pacific Atlantic

Local youth sports calendar entries mix bold matchups

A jumbled schedule lists Monday events including Panthers versus Tigers in the Midget league at Solith pri and Lawrence Sanitary against Co-Ops in the Junior league at South park. Also noted are Vinland Girls versus Holmes Sandwich Shop in Kansas City and Painters against Odd Fellows in senior softball at South park with various times and locations.

Monday Panthers Tigers Solith Pri Lawrence Sanitary Co-Ops South Park TOGF Vinland Girls Holmes Sandwich Shop Kansas City Painters Odd Fellows South Pack NYA Eagles Woodlawn School Sussday Wildcats Midland Elks Gbaird Topeka Tonganoxie Gtris Post Office Pleasant Grove En- Tor Smith Olathe Woodlawn Cardin Ve. Panthers Sheriffs Jeague Dilks Grocers Connens

Tennis legends and golf fashion in early sports notes

The clipped item recalls past tennis titles with Helen Jacobs and Dorothy Round, notes historical manager signings for baseball teams, mentions a horse race earnings total, and observes a knickers versus slacks fashion clash in golf. It also highlights Northeast Arkansas league scorekeeper woes, and cites Elizabeth Dunn as Indiana's leading woman golfer.

Associated Press Helen Jacobs Sarah Fulfrey Fahyan Jhmmy Dykes White Sox Walter Johnson Cleveland Equipoise Bety Nuthall Eileen Whitingstall Eaglund Dorothy Round U.S

About 1 000 Will Seek Amateur Golf Laurels

The United States amateur golf championship will attract more than 1,000 players for sectional qualifiers on 30 courses starting tomorrow. A record 1,120 entries were received this year with 210 spots at Garden City New York set aside. Exemptions go to eight former champions and 16 British entrants including ten Walker Cup team members. six qualifiers emerged in California two weeks ago.

New York Lawson Little Garden City N. Y

Passing Attack Fools Clark's Detroit Lions

Detroit August 24 Coach George Clark bitter over an aerial attack that fooled the Lions during yesterday’s secret drill. Bierman’s Minnesota style passes produced too many touchdowns as the Lions, using zone and man to man, struggled to diagnose short tosses in preparation for the September 1 all star game in Chicago.

Detroit George Patsy) Clark Bernie Bierman Detroit Lions Chicago Bierman Clark Lions

Yesterday's Baseball Scores From Major Leagues

Sports brief notes results across National and American Leagues with multiple games completed or halted by darkness. Highlights include New York, Boston, St. Louis, Pittsburgh, Chicago, Cincinnati, Brooklyn, Philadelphia outcomes and minor leagues in American Association with Kansas City and Milwaukee downturns.

New York Boston St. Louis Pittsburgh Chicago Cincinnati Brooklyn Philadelphia Detroit Cleveland Washington Kansas City Minneapolis Milwaukee St. Paul Columbus Louisville Indianapolis Toledo Sec

Brewers Top the A A Pennant Race in 1914 Feature

Milwaukee leads the American Association by nine and a half games as St Paul and Kansas City duel for second place. The Blues shine with two shutouts over Minneapolis and Indianapolis moves into the first division with doubleheader wins over Toledo. Louisville and Columbus split a twin bill.

Chicago Milwaukee Brewers St. Paul Saints Kansas City Blues Blues Indianapolis Indians Minneapolis Phil Page Millers Joe Vance Donie Bush Wiley Moore Indianapolis Toledo Louisville Columbus Red Birds Mike Ryba

Week End Sports World American Olympic athletes pace tri meet

Triangular track meet in Karlstad Sweden sees American stars win multiple events defeating Japan and France. Newport Rhode Island hosts tennis action with Riggs Parker Mangin doubles and Marble Stampera triumphing at Essex club. Delke retains national parks crown in St Louis while Sutter wins Michigan Riviera finals in Charlevoix.

Yorld Japan France Karlstad Sweden Newport Lobby Riggs Franklin Parker Newport Casino Don Rudge Gene Makarout Parker Gregory Mangin Manchester Mass Helen Jacobs Alice Marble Miss Marble Kay Stampera Miss Jacobs Lark Palfrey Fabyan St. Louis Elizabeth Delke Helen Germaine Ted Drewes Bob Norton Scott Rexinger Stuart Cornell Gregory Ressie Puowson

South Park leaders in two leagues as standings shown

The Tigers and Jayhawks share first in the Midget League second session with no losses, while the Co-Ops remain undefeated in the Junior League. Jayhawks are 6-0, Tigers 3-0, Elks and Lawrence Sanitary tied for second in the Junior League at 4-2.

Tigers Jayhawks Elks Lawrence Sanitary

Major League Leaders Mixed Batting and Pitching Myriad Errors

A garbled recap lists American League batting leaders with Indians and Yankees names, various errant spellings, and scattered stats for averages, hits, doubles, triples, home runs, and RBIs. Pitching leaders and team mentions are interwoven with misspelled player names and unclear figures.

Leagu Averil Indians Gene Cle Yarkes Rutis—Cebeig Yankees Gehringer Tigers Tindbatten Prosky Tidans Gehric Averill Daudes Gehrinker Walker Ween Aunt Averitt Tomeyankees Tresksy Browns Werher Hed Peturson Rattine—Mize Ardibis Ndivsaje Medwick Cardinals Ont Dia Deemaree Tubs Meltyvieh Herman Cubs Friptes Cai Phillies Goodman Thedts Ott Giants Klein Berger Hees Basts I. Martin Martin Tues Pirates Hubbell French Gumbert

Gas House Outfit Strong In Pinches

The Gas House gang showed grit as they battled to keep the National League lead, with a split doubleheader against the Boston Bees and the Cardinals rallying to stay atop the circuit. Bob Feller impressed in his first big league start for the Indians, fanning 15 in a 4-1 win over the Browns. The Yankees split with the Red Sox as Gehrig homered and the Red Sox exploited pitching, while the White Sox and Senators rallied and the Dodgers edged the Phillies before the Phils won the nightcap.

Associated Press Giants Boston Bees Pittsburgh Indians Bob Feller St. Louis Browns Tribe New York Yankees Red Sox Lou Gehrig Sox Murderers’ Row Bump Hadley Trumph

Auto Mechanics crush Post Office 6-1 in South Park game

The Auto Mechanics defeated the Post Office team 6 to 1 at South Park on Saturday evening. The Mechanics opened with a run in the first inning and added five in the second, while the Post Office managed a lone run in the third. Batteries were Simmonds and Knotts for the Mechanics, Ackers and McClain for the Post Office.

Auto Mechanics Post Office South Park Simmonds and Knotts Ackers and McClain

Stagg Keeps Going at 74 as College Coach

Stockton, Aug 24 Amos Stagg the famed football mentor enters his 47th season at College of the Pacific already in fine form. The veteran coach, who began his career in 1890, says football builds unity courage and character and that he feels as fit as a fiddle and even would coach if needed.

Stockton Cal Amos Stagg College of the Pacific Boys University of Chicago Yale Stagg

Joplin and Ponca City Are Chief Contenders

With two weeks left in the Western Association race, Joplin and Ponca City vie for the second half flag after Ponca City split a doubleheader with Bartlesville and Joplin split with Muskogee. The Angels gained a 6 4 nightcap win as Jones stole home in a tense game, while Muskogee won the opener 6 5 before Joplin leveled the twin bill 6 2. Springfield knocked down Hutchinson in a doubleheader, taking game two 8 5 after an early 9 5 loss, as Armstrong held the Larks to five hits while stealing 10 bases.

Kansas City Joplin Ponca City Angels Bartlesville Buc Garretson Jones Miners Park Muskogee Seals Muskogee Hill Hutcheson Springfield Cardinals Hutchinson Larks Red Birds Armstrong

Roundup of Baseball, Football and League Moves

New York sports round up notes Max Schmeling Louis feud shifts to commentator talk and plans. Mentions Marty Burke New Orleans promoter seeking tour options and Jimmy Braddock's fate. References Ken Strong to New Orleans league bid and Yankees interest in southern association. Highlights Stan Harris managing prowess with Bees and Red Sox standing.

New York Max Schmeling Louis Marty Burke New Orleans Sharkey Marty George Panos Charlotte N.C George di Maglios Hassets Bony Bell St. Louis Browns American Professional Football League Ken Strong National League Giants

LOP SIDER TO CO OPS. JUNIOR LEAGUE CO-OPS ROUT ODD FELLOWS

A one sided junior league game at Southpark Saturday afternoon ended 18 to 0 in four and a half innings before rain halted play. Kohler and Johnson earned homers, Thome and Kohler added three baggers, with 14 hits off Blevins and Street. Thome started, Kohler relieved in the third.

Odd Fellows Southpark Kohler Johnson Eoth Thome Blevins Street

Jesse Owens Homecoming Promise to Return to Ohio State

New York August 24 Jesse Owens Ohio State star and Olympic four gold medalist arrived today from Europe aboard the Queen Mary and said he plans to return to Ohio State for another year to finish his degree in physical education He declined to discuss professional engagements and praised officials including the Amateur Athletic Union which suspended him for an unauthorized tour.

New York Tesse Owens Ohio State Europe Owens Jesse Amateur Athletic Union Scandinavian Countries

Owens Faces Reception After London Olympia Claim

The Negro star travels in tourist class with coach Larry Snyder and will stay in New York today before heading to Cleveland for a civic reception. Owens has drawn offers since signaling he would cash in on his Olympic success but will pace his decisions, taking his time about accepting offers.

A.A.U Larry Snyder New York Cleveland Owens London

Bierman Talks Football He Won’t When at Home

Minnesota coach Bernie Bierman, famed for laconic replies, has encouraged players to chatter during interviews and on the sidelines while touring coaching schools. Local fans known for his silence since 1932 will see the shift as Bierman urges talk to spark conversations in huddles and practice.

St. Paul Twin City Bernie Bierman Minnesota Bierman Bernie

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